The Parting Glass
Farewell to Regret: The Parting Glass Unveiled
Lyrics
Of all the money that e'er I had
Reflecting on all the money I've had
I spent it in good company
I spent it in the company of good people
cnd all the harm that e'er I've done
All the harm I've caused
clas it was to none but me
That harm affected only me
cnd all I've done for want of wit
Regret for actions due to lack of wisdom
To memory now I can't recall
Unable to remember those actions now
So fill to me the parting glass
Requesting to be filled a final drink as a farewell
Good night and joy be with you all
Wishing good night and joy to everyone present
Of all the comrades that e'er I had
Reflecting on past companions/friends
They are sorry for my going away
They feel sorrow for my departure
cnd all the sweethearts that e'er I'd loved
Thinking of past loves
They would wish me one more day to stay
They would wish for one more day together
But since it falls unto my lot
Accepting fate that I depart while others remain
That I should rise and you should not
Accepting the cycle of life and death
I'll gently rise and I'll softly call
Promising a gentle departure and bidding farewell
Good night and joy be with you all
Wishing good night and joy to everyone
But since it falls unto my lot
Reiteration of accepting fate's division
That I should rise and you should not
Accepting the cycle of life and death again
I'll gently rise and softly call
Promising a gentle departure and bidding farewell again
Good night and joy be with you all
Wishing good night and joy to everyone once more
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